On October 14, 2026, Nairobi rapper Octopizzo sat down with Homeboyz Radio to talk about the late Raila Odinga ahead of the first anniversary of his passing.

He said his first introduction to Raila came through the late Fidel Odinga, Raila’s son, when Octopizzo was still a young artist trying to break into the music scene.

At the time, Octopizzo described himself as a very young man working in a role linked to diplomacy, which placed him within Raila’s orbit.

He recalled that despite being relatively unknown, Raila noticed him, acknowledged him and handed him cash on the spot, a gesture he likened to a VVIP treatment.

Octopizzo explained that the money was used to buy premium T‑shirts, underscoring the personal generosity he experienced from the former opposition leader.

Beyond the anecdote, the rapper emphasized that Raila represented a rare generational figure deeply invested in art and culture, qualities he felt were seldom appreciated from the outside.

Octopizzo added that Raila genuinely connected with creatives and understood street realities, a resonance that mattered to someone who built his career championing Nairobi’s grassroots communities.

The interview comes as Kenyans across the country mark the first anniversary of Raila Odinga’s death, with families, politicians and artists reflecting on his legacy.